Kindness

By Felicia D., Chilliwack, ZZ

From in the middle of the room She hears the conversation moving Words fly from mouth to mouth Heartless, without moral consciousness. Empty stares and nervous glances Bring anxious smiles. She walks into judging accusations Wondering what was said This time A darkness falls, Shadows cast on itching eyes Minds believe what they have been told Looking up through lowered eyelids, they watch her Shuffling, shaking with awkward shame Alone, ignored an outcast to them She tries to quicken her slowing pace Her feet are weights glued to the floor Mocking laughs and pointing gazes Everything about her seems out of place Suddenly there comes, from the back of the crowd Sparkling eyes, A heartwarming smile Pushing away temptations to blend in with the crowd He goes to the girl who is drowning in years Looks into her eyes, so pretty and blue Deep down into her soul he searches until he finds something they cannot see Forgiveness, despite their stares of ridicule Compassion and understanding runs through him His long sleeved shirt is ripped at the seam; With cloth so soft, he wiped her puffy eyes with love Whispers of encouragement were spoken into her ear The audience leaned in, Hoping to hear anything. As silence screamed out he led her away, His land held hers tight The room was quiet as the crows stood speechless

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